Pumpkin Bag

Yarn: Caron Perfect Match acrylic in Orange and Green (note: I had the bright Caron orange on hand, but later found some Red Heart Super Saver orange that is more natural-pumpkin coloured, so use whichever one suits your tastes)

P2, k4 around for two rounds.
P2, k1, inc1 twice, k1, repeat for the full round.

Switch to size 8 circular needle as you progress on the next round. Place a marker at the start of the next round, and you may wish to hang a row counter from it as well to count the rounds in each section between increases/decreases.

P2, k6 around for 4 rounds.
P2, k2, inc1 twice, k2, repeat for the full round.
P2, k8 around for 6 rounds.
P2, k3, inc1 twice, k3, repeat for the full round.
P2, k10 around for 8 rounds.
P2, k3, k2tog twice, k3, repeat for the full round.
P2, k8 around for 6 rounds.
P2, k2, k2tog twice, k2, repeat for the full round.
P2, k6 around for 4 rounds.
P2, k1, k2tog twice, k1, repeat for the full round.
P2, k4 around for 2 rounds.
P2, k2tog twice, repeat for the full round.
P2, k2 around for 1 round.

Switch back to the size 8 DPNs.

K1, k2tog, repeat for the full round.
K one round.

Switch to the size 10 DPNs and bind off (using the larger needle to bind off ensures a loose end edge).

Strap

Using the green yarn and size 6 DPNs, cast two stitches on TWO needles for a total of four stitches. Knit rounds until you have the desired strap length (I did 16 inches). You could also do i-Cord for the strap, but I personally don't like making i-Cord and I find the result is smoother knit in the round this way. Sew the strap onto the sides of the opening of the bag.

Face

Design your own template for a Jack-O-Lantern face and cut it out of the black felt. Stretch out the side you want to use for the face a bit, and sew on the pieces using black thread.

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